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What the drivers think of F1 2014

We've given you our initial thoughts, and you probably have a few views of your own after seeing the cars, but what are the new breed of Formula 1 machines actually like to drive? KEVIN TURNER assesses what those at Jerez had to say

Kevin Turner Jan 30, 2014, 8:40 PM

Smaller engines, reduced aero and heavier cars. It doesn't sound like a recipe for a great Formula 1, but there's more to it than that.

The torque of the 1.6-litre turbos and the increased power from the regenerative systems means the 2014 cars are a handful. And fun, according to some of the drivers.

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Author Kevin Turner

Kevin Turner is Autosport’s Chief Editor. While studying History at the University of York, Kevin began covering UK club events as a freelance reporter for Autosport and Motorsport News. He joined the Autosport staff as Editorial Assistant on the magazine in 2006, winning what is now known as the Motorsport UK Young Journalist of the Year Award. He became National Editor in 2008 and over the next few seasons covered a range of international events, including the Le Mans 24 Hours, as well as the British Touring Car Championship and British GT. Kevin became Features Editor before switching to edit Motorsport News in 2014.

He returned to Autosport in 2016 to become editor of the magazine, a dream job that is still part of his role.

He became Chief Editor in 2020, helping to plan content for autosport.com and Autosport’s podcast as well as seeing the magazine through the coronavirus pandemic. Kevin also led work on the special publication celebrating 70 years of Autosport and has been a judge on the Aston Martin Autosport BRDC Young Driver Award, formerly known as the McLaren Autosport BRDC Award, since 2008. He lives in Warboys with his wife and two children.